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(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) The Buffalo Bills were one of the NFL's hottest teams during the stretch drive of the season and went from playoff outsiders to the AFC's No. 2 seed. After winning five straight games to win the AFC East and earn home-field advantage, the Bills will look to continue their scorching run when theyhost the seventh-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon at Orchard Park, N.

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze entered the 2024 NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick. Odunze is rated the No. 2 receiver and No. 6 prospect in the draft by Field Level Media, which graded Odunze as a first-round pick in 2023 when he opted to return to chase a national championship. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the draft earlier thi

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Washington's Kalen DeBoer has informed university officials that he is replacing the retired Nick Saban as the head coach at Alabama, ESPN reported on Friday. Per the report, DeBoer was expected to deliver the news to his team before officially accepting the job. DeBoer guided the Huskies to a 12-0 record during the regular season, a Pac-12 championship and a spot in the

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Hand-picked successor Jerod Mayo was elevated to head coach by the New England Patriots on Friday, one day after the organization bid farewell to Bill Belichick. Mayo, 37, was identified in 2023 as the coach-in-waiting as part of owner Robert Kraft's succession plan in the event Belichick wasn't retained. The team made the official announcement Friday afternoon on social med

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) Running back Christian McCaffrey and middle linebacker Fred Warner top the list of five San Francisco 49ers players selected for The Associated Press 2023 NFL All-Pro Team. McCaffrey and Warner were two of three unanimous selections for the first team among the panel of 50 media members, with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill rounding out the trio. Other members sel

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Washington's Kalen DeBoer is negotiating a contract with Alabama to replace the retired Nick Saban as the school's next head coach, ESPN reported on Friday. DeBoer guided the Huskies to a 12-0 record during the regular season, a Pac-12 championship and a spot in the CFP national championship game. DeBoer, 49, was voted the Associated Press Coach of the Year last month. ES

(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco Giants are in agreement with right-hander Jordan Hicks on a four-year, $44 million contract, ESPN reported Friday. The 27-year-old free agent is expected to join the starting rotation after spending most of his career in the bullpen, per the report. Hicks split the 2023 season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays and finished 3-9 with a 3.29 E

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - A massive winter storm swept the northern United States on Friday, with blinding snow in some places, freezing rain in others, and whipping winds and bitter cold temperatures across several states.

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With the weather forecast in Buffalo Sunday calling for heavy winds and snow, many teams might have to significantly alter their offensive game plan heading into their AFC Wild Card game against the Bills at Highmark Stadium.

For the Steelers, it might be the perfect storm.

Over the past eight games, the Steelers have averaged 145.2 rushing yards per game and produced 13 rushing touchdown

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On this day in Steelers history the team won Super Bowl IX, their first of four Super Bowl Championships in the 1970s.

Here is a look back at the game.

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January 12, 1975

Super Bowl IX

Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6

Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Steelers decade of Super Bowl dominance began on this day in 1975 when they defeated the Minne

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The Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday in an AFC Wild Card Game.

And there is no doubt this is going to be a physical game, one that could be dominated on the ground if the weather conditions in Buffalo dictate.

The Bills know what type of physicality the Steelers bring to the table, and Coach Sean McDermott is making his team well aware of it.

"Very

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Linebacker T.J. Watt and safety/special teamer Miles Killebrew received one the of NFL's highest honors when they were both selected first-team Associated Press All-Pro on Friday.

Watt was selected first-team AP All-Pro for the fourth time in his career.

Watt led the NFL in sacks in 2023 with 19, the second highest of his career, and it's the third time he has led the league in that cat

New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): The Men's Selection Committee on Friday announced India's 16-member squad for the first two Tests against England. India are set to play a five-match Test series, the first of which will be held in Hyderabad on January 25. The second match of the series will be played on February 2 in Vizag. The fifth and final test will be held in Dharamshala and the series will conclude on March 11.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 12 (ANI): The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar became a fan of the 34-year-old differently-abled cricketer, Amir Hussain Lone, who hails from Waghama village in Bijbehara. Master Blaster also expressed his wish to meet the cricketer and get a jersey with his name on it. The 34-year-old is currently the captain of JammuKashmir's Para cricket team. The cricketer met with an a

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports) Manchester City will still be without reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland when they travel north on Saturday to visit Newcastle United, who also continue to be ravaged by injuries. The recent return of attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne should have third-place City (12-3-4, 40 points) in a better position than in recent weeks as they look to close the

(Photo credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been designated to return from injured reserve on Friday. Andrews, who stepped back on the practice field Friday, had been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury in Baltimore's 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 16. The Ravens have 21 days to activate Andrews to the active roster or shut him down for the rest

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno agreed to terms on a two-year, $9 million contract extension on Friday that spans through the 2025-26 season. Foligno, 36, was in line for unrestricted free agency this summer after signing a one-year, $4 million deal this past offseason. He has 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 39 games this season. "The impact Nick has already

When French President Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, his centrist party comprised a careful mix of figures from both the left and right. This week's cabinet reshuffle has seen that balance upended as newly minted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal begins leading a government that's firmly tilted to the right.

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Red Bulls announced the transfer of midfielder Luquinhas to Brazil's Fortaleza EC on Friday. The 27-year-old Brazilian tallied eight goals and seven assists in 56 matches (44 starts) with NYRB from 2022-23. "We want to thank Luquinhas for his dedication and contributions to our club for the last two years," Red Bulls head of sport Jochen Schneider said. "Luqui

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports) Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis and safety Taylor Rapp have been ruled out of Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y. Davis (knee) and Rapp (calf) sustained their respective injuries in Buffalo's 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins last Sunday. Wide receivers Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty likely will see

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) NFL Wild Card Saturday capsules Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans: Rookie head coach DeMeco Ryans and No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud led the Texans to the AFC South title as Houston returns to the postseason for the first time since 2019. They are on home turf for a rematch of their 36-22 Christmas Eveloss to the Browns, who rode a December surge on the arm of revived QB Joe Flacco to

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) A month of uneven performances is now a rut and the first losing streak of the season for the New York Rangers. Still leading the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers attempt to halt their season-high three-game losing streak Saturday afternoon when they visit the Washington Capitals for the frontend of a home-and-home set. New York began the season with an 18-4-1 record throu

London [UK], January 12 (ANI): Essex Cricket on Friday confirmed the signing of former South Africa opener Dean Elgar as one of their overseas players on a three-year contract. "The seasoned batter, whose remarkable career in Test cricket for South Africa came to an end earlier this month, joins the Club ahead of the 2024 season," Essex Cricket announced in an official statement. Following his retirement from internationa

The decision was slammed by Israel as "discriminative" and will be appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Commanders are hiring San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their new general manager, multiple outlets reported Friday. Peters and Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham were the reported finalists after completing the first round of interviews on Wednesday. Peters, 44, has been with the 49ers since 2017 following stints with the New